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EPCs
The EU Directive of 2002 placed a duty on all member countries, including the United Kingdom, to implement the requirement for all domestic properties up for sale to have an Energy Performance Certificate provided by an accredited Assessor.
It is the view of the UK Government that this measure provides a good opportunity to promote more efficient and cost effective use of energy in the domestic sector and will contribute to the reduction of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere. The domestic sector currently contributes 27% of the greenhouse gas we produce, so a reduction in this sector can play a significant part in our efforts to meet national targets.
EPC Kent offers a full domestic energy survey, anywhere in Kent, to assess the energy performance of the building and its impact upon the environment.
On completion of the survey an Energy Performance Certificate is issued to meet the seller's legal duty.
The charge for this service varies according to the size of the property.
Fee structure:
1 bedroom property £50
2 bedroom property £60
3 bedroom property £70
4 bedroom property £80
5 bedroom (and above) property £90
The survey will:
investigate the fabric of the building and any insulation materials;
measure the floor areas of the building and heat loss perimeter walls;
identify the main elements of the heating and hot water system and any controls such as room thermostat or programmer;
identify any secondary heating sources;
assess separately any extensions, alterations or additions (such as conservatories);
assess any low energy fixed lights.
The Energy Performance Certificate will:
summarise the current cost of heating the property and providing hot water;
rate the energy efficiency of the property on an A to G scale;
rate the impact on the environment on an A to G scale;
suggest how efficiency could be increased and costs reduced;
itemise measures below £500 that would save energy;
itemise higher cost measures for long term increases in efficiency. |
